Audio and Video Technicians Salary in Illinois

Audio and video technicians in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $69,470 a year) and the least in Peoria ($54,140), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the audio and video technicians average at $67,840 and the median at $60,740 for 3,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,630.

Audio and Video Technicians average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$69,470
Champaign$68,800
Peoria$54,140

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$69,470	$63,780	$42,640	$54,404	104
Champaign	$68,800	$66,930	$54,540	$53,966	93
Peoria	$54,140	$54,690	$40,630	$43,143	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Audio and Video Technicians salary in other states

Audio and Video Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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